06/20/2026
Let's talk about these hats real quick π§’. Most of you are a part of Team 2.13 - the hourly wage for tipped employees in TN. I am, and proud of it, but if you've been doing this awhile you may have noticed that we are in a pivotal moment with tip culture:
There are three major factors that have changed our financial landscape in the last 6 years:
- The oversaturation of tip culture (MANY new industries asking for tips, retail etc)
-Most states paying at least minimum wage + tips = mass confusion in US
-Sticker shock when paying 15+ per cocktail, many people assume the bartender / server receives more compensation than $2.13/hr + tips
I'm not trying to change the minimum wage landscape or shake trees or anything like that. Team 2.13 is meant to educate. Team 2.13 does two things:
It points you out as Nashville bar staff. Wear it loud and wear it proud. I hope someone sees you in that hat and asks "hey where do you work?"
If a day walker asks you "what's team 2.13 mean" and when you tell them I guarantee they are s h o c k e d. One person at a time.
Help educate :)
This Tuesday is the last day to nab a hat under the tent!
Blue / White
White
or
Black
$30
Venmo or cash accepted